The Hometowner 

Concerns over asbestos at the old Westfield school have been raised by Westfield Mayor Michael Bohlke, who said he was informed that asbestos was found on the south side of the school around the Fourth of July.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Despite being the only member on this year’s Akron-Westfield girls’ cross country team, Bella Utesch will be a great representative for the program. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Archer Small got to experience the state boys’ cross country meet last season. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Heading into the first game of the season, Akron-Westfield football coach John Sievert feels like his team is leaps and bounds ahead of where it was at this point last year.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Last season, six seniors led the way for the Akron-Westfield volleyball team. 

The Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron City Council discussed several city projects, personnel matters, business development and utility concerns during its Aug. 18 regular meeting, including continued delays with the industrial park project and plans for a new utility billing clerk.

By Sabrina Escalante 

For Akron mom Katie Clarey, motherhood has been both rewarding and challenging. After experiencing firsthand how important connection and community can be for mothers, Clarey decided to create a space where local moms could come together, meet new people and simply get out of the house.